SAULT STE. MARIE — St. Ignace continues its ascent in the Little Five football poll, moving to No. 2 this week.

The Saints, who defeated Fife Lake 49-7 last week, play host to Pickford on Homecoming night this Friday.

Forest Park (6-0) remains unbeaten and claims the No. 1 spot in the Little Five for a fourth straight week. The Trojans dealt North Dickinson its first loss of the season, 43-20, last week. North Dickinson falls just one spot to No. 3, followed by North Central (5-1) and Lake Linden-Hubbell (4-2).

Pickford (4-2) fell out of the poll after its 42-6 defeat against Mancelona.

Menominee (6-0) and Ishpeming (6-0) continue their 1-2 rankings in the Big Five. The Maroons received three first-place votes and 23 polls points, while the Hematites collected two first-place votes and 22 points. Negaunee (6-0) held at No. 3, while Marquette (5-1) returns to the poll at No. 4 after beating previously 4th-ranked Kingsford 24-0 last week. West Iron County (6-0) continues to hold the fifth spot in the Big Five.

Negaunee plays host to Ishpeming this Friday in a backyard matchup of top five teams.

Rapid River (6-0) is a unanimous No. 1 in the 8-Man poll. The Rockets beat Cedarville 45-28 as quarterback Jake Pearson ran for 331 yards and six touchdowns and also threw for one TD. Cedarville (5-1) is still a unanimous No. 2 in the poll.